The world’s most famous clock tower, Big Ben, will celebrate its 150th anniversary today.
Big Ben’s “bongs” have been sounding since 1859, and the clock is one of London’s most famous monuments.
Standing at about 320 feet, the tower is a delight to behold. It looks especially beautiful after dark, lit up and magnificent.
Big Ben is situated on Bridge Street in London, UK, so if you happen to be there, remember to check out all the festivities the city has arranged to celebrate its favourite clock’s anniversary.
Big Ben’s “bongs” have been sounding since 1859, and the clock is one of London’s most famous monuments.
Standing at about 320 feet, the tower is a delight to behold. It looks especially beautiful after dark, lit up and magnificent.
Big Ben is situated on Bridge Street in London, UK, so if you happen to be there, remember to check out all the festivities the city has arranged to celebrate its favourite clock’s anniversary.
For more info: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jZeC9CXJJVJdnVPtkuQrsaupCVqQD99C8TAO0
To listen to Big Ben’s chimes, and see more pictures: http://www.bbc.co.uk/london/in_pictures/viewsoflondon/big_ben/
For Big Ben facts and trivia: http://www.bigben.parliament.uk/
For Big Ben facts and trivia: http://www.bigben.parliament.uk/
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